Misan Harriman, a close friend and photographer of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, recently shared unedited versions of photos he took of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to address claims of manipulation. Harriman posted the metadata and original files of images from the 2022 One Young World Summit and the couple's pregnancy announcement in 2021. He emphasized that the images were only color graded and not manipulated as alleged by some content creators on YouTube.
Expressing frustration at the need to provide such evidence, Harriman criticized YouTube for allowing hate-filled content to remain on its platform. He vowed to address the issue directly with YouTube's senior team and explore legal options to combat defamation.
In a similar incident, photographer Chris Allerton, known for capturing Prince Archie's christening portraits, faced accusations of editing. Harriman defended Allerton, denouncing the unwarranted scrutiny and urging people to refrain from targeting the respected photographer.
The scrutiny of royal family photos intensified after Kate Middleton issued an apology for a portrait released in honor of Mother's Day in the U.K. The image, featuring Princess Kate and her three children, was reportedly taken by Prince William and later removed by news agencies due to suspicions of manipulation. Princess Kate clarified that while she occasionally experiments with editing, no significant alterations were made to the photo in question.
As Prince Louis approaches his sixth birthday, speculation arises about whether the royal couple will continue their tradition of releasing a new portrait of their son. Reports suggest that Prince William and Princess Kate may share a new photo of Prince Louis, but the method of capture, whether by Kate herself or a professional photographer, remains undecided.
